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Fishing Expo Eastern Africa 2010

East African Fishing Industry Context

Concerted efforts by stakeholders in sustaining fisheries in East Africa have evolved from being a locally based initiative to a regionally undertaking. Fisheries collaboration in East Africa is one of oldest in Africa dating back 1928 when it was recommended that collaborative lake-wide authority for regulation and collection of fisheries statistics be established. The countries of East Africa have been keen to develop the fishing industry. These efforts have received support from international development partners including banks.

The Lake Victoria fisheries alone supports over 2 million people and an annual fish consumption needs of almost 22 million people in the region, making a significant contribution to the regional food security and economy.

Fishing Expo Eastern Africa 2010

To bolster the concerted efforts in progressing fishing industry in Eastern Africa, FISHNET AFRICA in partnership with the LAKE VICTORIA FISHERIES ORGANISATION are organising the Fishing Expo Eastern Africa 2010 to be held between . 27TH TO 29TH OF OCTOBER, 2010 IN KISUMU CITY, KENYA.

The Expo’s main aim, first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa, is to provide interaction forum to diverse of fishing industry stakeholders opportunities to share information as well as sample various products and services that have direct and indirect linkages to among others fishing, fisheries, marine resources, fish processing, oceans, rivers, dams and lakes. The Expo’s theme is: “Fishing for Prosperity”.

Part of the Expo’s proceeds will go towards afforestation of the Lake Victoria’s water catchments in Kenya.

Suggested Conference Topics

Besides the exhibitions by manufacturers and service providers in fishing industry, the event organizers have positioned satellite seminars conducted by world-renowned fisheries & marine resources experts, marine engineers, corporate executives, academicians, policymakers and co-managers in fishing industry. Amongst the line-up topics are;

• Women and Fisheries in East Africa
• Lake Victoria Fisheries: Need for Concerted Efforts in Environment Conservation
• Lake Turkana: Hope for Lake fish in Kenya
• LVBDA role in improving Fishing Industry
• Private Sector role in Sustaining Fisheries in the region
• Water Transport: Safety at Lake and Sea
• Socio-economic Impacts of the Fishing Industry: Emphasis on Lake Victoria Fisheries
• Status of Fish Stocks in East Africa
• Aquaculture: Alternative to Capture Fisheries
• Fish Business Marketing and Managing
• Fisheries Data: Collection and Dissemination
• Fisheries Policy and Legislation
• Potential of Fisheries for Auxilliary Industries
• Co-management in Fisheries: A must for all Players
• BMUs: Community oriented or Government Stamp
• Compliance
• Infrastructure: Are Fisher Communities Gaining?
• Fishing Industry and HIV/AIDS
• Fish Trade: Are Fishers Benefiting
• Fish Quality
• ICTs relevance in Fishing Industry
• Marine Parks: Their importance to the Fisheries Resources Sustainability
• Potential of Water Sports Tourism for Fisher Communities

Exhibitioners

Exhibitioners from various specializations are expected to showcase and display their products and services as follows;

• Manufacturers and Suppliers of Fishing Gear & Equipment
• Manufacturers and Suppliers of Cooler Plants, Freezer, Fridges Etc
• Transporters i.e. Cargo Airlines, Shippers & Haulers
• Manufacturers and Suppliers of Petroleum Products
• Phyto-Sanitary Facilities Manufacturers & Installers
• Water Vessel Constructors i.e.. Boats, Ships, Water Bikes
• Out and In-Board Engine Manufacturers and Suppliers
• Electrical and Mechanical Contractors
• Consultants in Aquaculture
• Manufacturers of Aquaculture Facilities
• Manufacturers of Aquariums
• Food Manufacturers
• Marine Insurance Companies
• Academic Institution Specializing in Fisheries and Marine Resources Studies
• Fisheries and Marine Research Institutions
• Manufacturers of Diving Equipment
• ICT Providers
• Navigation Equipment Manufacturers & Installers
• Credit Facilities Providers i.e. Banks, MFIs

Expo Audience

The Expo is expected to witness a huge turn-out drawn from company executives, policy makers, NGOs chiefs, community opinion shapers, fishers, traders, farmers among others.

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